IHG Travel Agent Rates (2026): How the Travel Consultant Connection Rate Works

IHG's Travel Consultant Connection rate gives certified travel advisors 9%–40% off personal stays at participating IHG properties. Unlike Marriott's Fam-Tastic rate, IHG's advisor rate earns full IHG One Rewards points and counts toward elite status — a significant advantage. You need a valid IATA, IATAN, CLIA, ARC, or TIDS number to qualify, and must present credentials at check-in. Here's how it works.

What Is the IHG Travel Consultant Connection Rate?

IHG's Travel Consultant Connection program is a familiarization rate designed for certified travel advisors — so they can experience IHG properties firsthand and make more informed recommendations to clients. The rate is available for personal travel only and cannot be applied to client bookings.

The key differentiator from competing programs: IHG's advisor rate earns IHG One Rewards points and counts toward elite status qualification. Most other hotel chains — including Marriott — exclude their agent rates from points earning. This makes IHG's program significantly more valuable for advisors who travel frequently.

Program Terms and Conditions

• Discount range: 9%–40% off the Best Available Rate, varying by property and date

• Personal travel only — not applicable to client bookings

• Maximum 2 rooms per stay; if a second room is booked, the agent must accompany the guest at check-in

• Reservations must be made at least 24 hours before check-in

• Valid Travel Industry ID (IATAN/IATA card) required at check-in

• Earns IHG One Rewards points and elite night credits — also qualifies for IHG One Rewards promotions

• Non-commissionable

• Must be booked through the IHG Travel Agent Portal or by calling the Central Reservation Office

How to Book the IHG Travel Agent Rate

There are two ways to book:

Option 1: Through the IHG Travel Agent Portal

1. Register at ihgagent.com using your IATA, TIDS, TRUE, ARC, or CLIA number

2. Log in with your IHG One Rewards credentials

3. Search for your destination and dates

4. Select "Travel Consultant Discount Rate" from the rate dropdown

5. Complete your booking and save your confirmation number 

Option 2: Through the main IHG.com booking page

1. Go to ihg.com and enter your destination and dates

2. In the Rate Preference field, select "Travel Consultant Discount Rate"

3. Enter your IATA number in the IATA field

4. Properties showing "TVL CONSULTANT DISC available" have inventory open at this rate

Real Example: Kimpton Hotel Monaco Chicago

To illustrate the actual savings, here is a live booking comparison at the Kimpton Hotel Monaco Chicago. With a room rate of $240 per night, the Travel Consultant Discount Rate delivers approximately:

• 28% off the prepaid rate

• 32% off the IHG One Rewards member rate

These numbers reflect a typical mid-tier discount within the 9%–40% range. Luxury brands like InterContinental tend to offer lower discounts (sometimes as little as 10%), while Holiday Inn and Holiday Inn Express properties frequently show the highest discounts within the program.

Who Can Book These Rates?

The rate is strictly for certified travel advisors. At check-in, you must present one of the following: 

• Valid IATA/IATAN card

• Agency business card paired with a letter from agency management on agency letterhead

• Valid CLIA, ARC, or TIDS identification

You cannot book this rate speculatively or share access codes — IHG's system links the booking directly to your registered travel agent profile.

Which IHG Brands Participate?

The Travel Consultant Discount Rate is available across most IHG brands:

Luxury & Lifestyle

InterContinental, Regent Hotels, Six Senses, Vignette Collection, Kimpton Hotels, Hotel Indigo

Premium

Hualuxe, Crowne Plaza, voco Hotels, EVEN Hotels

Essentials

Holiday Inn, Holiday Inn Express, avid

Suites

Candlewood Suites, Holiday Inn Club Vacations, Staybridge Suites, Atwell Suites 

Note: Not all properties within these brands participate at all times. Availability depends on the individual hotel's occupancy and inventory decisions.

IHG vs. Marriott and Hyatt: How Do the Advisor Rates Compare?

IHG's clear advantage is points earning — a feature most competing advisor rates don't offer. If you are actively building IHG One Rewards status, using the Travel Consultant rate for personal stays accelerates your progress in a way Marriott's Fam-Tastic rate simply cannot.

If you are also interested in IHG employee discount rates for non-advisor travelers, see our guide on IHG One Pass: The New Employee & Friends Discount Program.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I use the Travel Consultant Connection discount for client bookings?

No. The IHG Travel Consultant Connection rate applies exclusively to the travel advisor's own personal stays. Client bookings must be made through the standard IHG booking channels at retail rates. Using the advisor rate for client travel violates program terms and can result in the booking being re-priced at check-in.

What discount can I expect on IHG's travel agent rate?

The discount ranges from 9% to 40% off the Best Available Rate, depending on the property, brand, and dates. Holiday Inn and Holiday Inn Express properties tend to offer the highest discounts. Luxury brands like InterContinental may offer as little as 10%. The rate is not available at every property on every date — high-occupancy periods often see reduced or no inventory at this rate. 

Does the IHG Travel Agent Rate earn IHG One Rewards points?

Yes — this is IHG's key differentiator from competing hotel programs. Stays booked under the Travel Consultant Discount Rate earn full IHG One Rewards base points and count toward elite status qualification. The rate also qualifies for IHG One Rewards promotions running at the time of your stay. Marriott's equivalent Fam-Tastic rate does earn Bonvoy points, but Hyatt's advisor rate does not.

Can I use the Travel Consultant discount for leisure travel?

Yes. The rate is available for both leisure and business personal travel, provided you are the actual occupant of the room and can present valid credentials at check-in. It is not limited to property familiarization trips — you can use it for any personal stay.

Which hotel chains offer the best travel agent discount programs?

IHG stands out for points earning on advisor rates — most programs don't offer this. Hyatt offers up to 50% off at participating properties, which can be deeper than IHG's 9%–40% range, but Hyatt advisor stays don't earn World of Hyatt points. Marriott's Fam-Tastic rate requires annual training but delivers very low fixed nightly prices at luxury properties. For a full comparison of employee and advisor rates across brands, see our guides on Marriott Travel Agent Rates and IHG One Pass.

Friends and Family Travel is an independent publication. We are not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by InterContinental Hotels Group (IHG) or any of its subsidiaries. All program details are based on publicly available information and may change — always verify current terms at ihg.com/agent-portal before booking.